LANSING – Richard Dettloff, an alumnus of Ferris State University, was one of 12 people
appointed to the Controlled Substance Advisory Commission by Gov. Rick Snyder. The
commission recommends actions to address identified problems of abuse.

Dettloff, of Rockford, earned a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy at Ferris in 1989 and
later a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati. Currently, he
serves as a medical outcomes specialist for Pfizer and is an adjunct faculty member
in Ferris’ College of Pharmacy, at Michigan State University and Western Michigan
University.

As part of his duties, Dettloff will represent the representatives of pharmaceutical
manufacturers.

“The individuals appointed will provide the commission with their unique backgrounds
and skills in their specific fields,” Snyder said. “Substance abuse is not something
we should overlook or take lightly and I am confident the appointees will work hard
to address this issue.”

Appointees will serve two-year terms that expire on Aug. 30, 2013, and are subject
to the advice and consent of the Senate.